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A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
13 reviews
strange's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The wayfarer's series is almost certainly my favorite series of all time (I'm currently in the midst of a slow reread to work my way to the fourth book), and while I love the first book wholeheartedly and find the third to be wonderful and inspiring, this one connects to me on a personal level more than most books I've ever read. While I don't know if the neurodivergent coding of the main AI character, Sidra, is intentional, as an autistic person I found myself relating to her quite possibly more than any other character I've seen in media. There's so much more I can say but... I don't have the words nor the space to say it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Child death, Medical content, Physical abuse, Violence, Slavery, Alcohol, and Animal death
Moderate: Chronic illness, Colonisation, Forced institutionalization, and Drug use
Minor: Cancer
There are a lot of triggers in here, but this is not by any means a dark book. It covers some pretty heavy topics, but it manages to keep a relatively warm and comforting tone throughout.bebidocrimes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
My opinion on AI is always dependent on the universe it's in, but this one knocked it out of the park. It's such a beautiful start about found family and figuring out who you are and what you want and need.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
kimi72714's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved, loved, loved this book! I might have even loved it more than the first Wayfarers, I'm not sure. But this book is utterly delightful, I couldn't put it down. Seeing the two characters learn and grow in similar but also completely different circumstances was great. And I loved learning more about the amazing world Becky Chambers has created. Definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, and Panic attacks/disorders
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